In Race With Vultures

An Emoji Devotions Thu 30, December 2021

Topic: In Race With Vultures

Highlights: 

Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Matthew 24:28

Listen carefully, as there is a physical eyes, there is a spirit eyes. But the spirit eyes can never see without a Spirit lamp. What is that lamp. The word "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path - Psalm 119:105 which is God's word is a LAMP that gives light to the Spirit eyes. Truly, "if God tells you to do something and you do it" - you will never regret it. 

No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Psalms 25:3

That is just to let you know that God's word is a lamp. But what does a lamp has to do with Vultures? Vultures are eaters of dead Body. which means that any life that lacks God's word in them is a living carcass (dead). Once a life is fully deprived of God's word, such life will will be spiritually dead and there you will see Vultures. What does the vulture do? They eat the dead bodies. Little by little, a life that deprived God's word will become blind. If the Vulture first eats the eyes of someone deficient of God's word, then the Person may be spiritually blind even when God's word is available to them, they will not see the direction.  

"for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. 2 Timothy 4:10(a)"

Such people are those who later in their life denied the gospel of our Lord Jesus and claim they have seen another light. They are ridden with false teachings and addictions of idolatry.

The vulture, are naturally there. Those who do not even receive Gods word into their lives will be eaten away by Life's addictions and troubles. 

Where you see the gathering of people without God's word, you will see betrayal, wickedness and cold blooded acts. If you are a child of God and you are in such gathering, escape for your life. These things is applicable to things we do on Internet, as there are some Website you are not supposed to visit. Once your mind is leading you to a destructive Website know that vultures is waiting there for you (I am talking about immoral Website). Whatever or whoever is lacking God's word as their light may lead you to Vultures. 

... “Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!” Matthews 19:17

Prayer: Lord almighty give me your light for my spirit eyes to see clearly. Lead me to peaceful grounds and protect me from vultures. In Jesus name. Amen. 

Hard Copy Certificate of Frenemies

 

An Emoji devotions for Wed 29th December,2021

Topic: Hard copy Certificate of Frenemies

Highlights: For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Matthew 5:46 KJV

Who is a frenemy: a person with whom one is friendly despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry. It's hard to swallow that you would love your enemy and bless them that curse you. Yes that's what Jesus wants us do. He said it in Matthew 5:44-45 that if you truly want to like God, you should do good to your haters.

Do not forget that if you love your enemies in today's world, you will be passing a message to them that good people still exist. Jesus Christ is intensifying that "being good" is not a selfish word. It's a word of love that has no discrimination. When you are truly good person, you are good to everyone. 

Doing good is like acting like the Sun that shines on everyone. When the sun is coming out, it does not discriminate anyone. So God sends out the sun to shine and it shines on both good, bad, ugly, beautiful, rich and poor people. And When you call yourself a Child of God. You are different from the child of the world. You are like His Sun. Shining the light of goodness on everyone. You cannot love one and hate another. You must work hard to get your hard copy Certificate of Frenemies. 

God is a light that shines bright and He wants you to be like Him. Do not flash or go dim on anyone, no matter the circumstance. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 KJV

There are many advantages of being like the Sun. Think about it. 

Prayer: God I can not deny hearing your message of shining light. Help me to be good as you are. Make me a better version of your image and protect your treasure in me. in Jesus Name I pray. Amen

Your Power is Not Veto

An Emoji devotions for Mon 27th Dec, 2021

Topic: Your Power is Not Veto

Highlights: 

What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world.”

Acts 1:8

Some Christians got power from God and wants to use it the way they like. When their selfishness is not fulfilled they will go on their knees and ask "where do I go wrong?".

This is not about sin. The fact that you have received power and used it to perform miracles does not give you freewill to use the power on egocentric and self-centered Plan. 

The power you received is not a Veto Power. There is a constitution in heaven which is in control of that power. The fact that you have received that power and it worked for you means it's working in line with the constitution authority of Heaven. Once your power is vetoed against the constitutional authority of God's will. It will not work for you anymore. 

Matthew 6:36 says But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:33 

The above Bible verse tells us that we should seek God's approval first and ensure we use his power with precision according to will.

Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had left him. Judges 16:20

So you must continue to be strong in your spirits, my Christian friends that I love. Do not let anything move you away from your faith. Continue to work hard as you serve the Lord. You know that whatever you do for him will not be useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58 

Prayer: Lord Jesus I pray that you open my eyes of understanding to live right, under the heavenly constitution and use your power with precision in Jesus name. Amen

The Economic value of the gospel

 

An Emoji devotions for Fri 24 December, 2021

Topic: The economic value of the gospel

Highlights: A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 

Gospel values are what Jesus said, what Jesus did and what He told us to do. What are some of the things Jesus said:

Jesus said we should trust in God.

Jesus said we should respect people's life and dignity. Jesus wants us to be honest in our dealings and relationship. Jesus wants us to have compassion. He wants us to forgive. He wants us to show mercy. Jesus wants people in position to show justice. He said we should treat people with equality including children. He told us to maintain peace with others. 

People's lives have changed due to the gospel preached to them. Some bad people have changed into good people while those who are desperate for fame have become a messenger of good news through Jesus Christ. 

What about you? Have the gospel impact you in any way? Do you believe in the gospel.

As many people who believe in Jesus today have become an instrument of change in their societies. In some communities, some brutal laws were abolished and peace have been allowed to reign because of the gospel.

Miracles are happening. Blind eyes could see, the barren having babies, cancer and deadly diseases are being cured because of the gospel. The value of the gospel can not be ignored in our environment. Just look around your environment either on your phone, virtual or in reality to enjoy the value of the gospel of Jesus Christ today. Most especially read your Bible today.

Prayer: Lord Jesus I can say that you are very important and valuable to me. Let your Spirit dwell with me and around me from now on. Amen

Victory Over Myself

 

An Emoji Devotions for Wed 22, December 2021

Topic: Victory over Myself

By Pastor E A Adeboye 

Highlights:

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 

Different types of enemies

1. number one enemy is death

2. number two enemy is the the devil

3 number three enemy is death which is the greatest of all and the greatest ally to the devil.

4. number four enemy is self.

The one who can control himself is a bigger victor than the one who takes a city. Proverbs 25:28

Cain ended as the first vagabond because he cannot control himself.

Esau could not control his stomach so he sold his birthright.

Samson lost his power and ended up a blind prisoner in the prison of his enemies because he could not control himself (Judges 16)

Reason you can say no to self

if you are truly born again then you are a child of God who has overcome the world. 1st John 3:8-9. 

The seed of God dwells in you. 1 John 3:9

No matter how hungry a sheep may be it's not going to eat flesh because there is a seed in it that cannot make it to eat flesh

if you are truly born again the seed of God is in you.

Jesus overcame flesh so you and I will also overcome. Hebrews 4:14-16. Although he was tempted, he did not sin. Phil 4:13 says you can do all things through our Lord Jesus Christ that strengthens you. 

The Bible says in 1 Cor 10:13, there is no temptation that will ever come your way that is not common to men and God will not send you a temptation you can't handle and for every temptation, he will send a way of escape.

Zechariah 4:6 Not by power, nor by might but by my Spirit says the Lord of Host.  

Romans 8:37, we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father make me an overcomer in life through the Spirit of Christ in Jesus name. Amen. 

Great Words of Elihu

An Emoji Devotions for Mon. December 20, 2021

Topic: Great Words of Elihu

God always does right— and this knowledge comes straight from God. You can rest assured that what I say is true. Although God is mighty, he cares about everyone and makes fair decisions. The wicked are cut down, and those who are wronged receive justice. God watches over good people and places them in positions of power and honor forever. But when people are prisoners of suffering and pain, * God points out their sin and their pride, then he warns them to turn back to him. And if they obey, they will be successful and happy from then on. But if they foolishly refuse, they will be rewarded with a violent death. Godless people are too angry to ask God for help when he punishes them. So they die young in shameful disgrace. Hard times and trouble are God's way of getting our attention! And at this very moment, God deeply desires to lead you from trouble and to spread your table with your favorite food.

Job 36:3‭-‬16 

Prayer: Lord I depend on you, please Have mercy on me and my loved ones. For without you I am nothing. In Jesus name. Amen

MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES; Don't take a wink from the Devil

 

An Emoji devotions for Sun 19th December, 2021

Topic: MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES; Don't take a wink from the Devil

Highlights:

and upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 17:5 

In a creep joint where men meets ladies and  money exchange hands for sexual satisfaction. It one takes a wink or head pass to begin action. So many lives have been psychologically damaged and many more to go. Prostitutes have a mother (The DEVIL). Revelation 17:5; That is why the business keeps booming.

The devil is employing ladies into prostitution from all over the world. Many people in a bid to commit sexual immorality have unknowingly fling with the devil herself. Such people are controlled against their wish and they have no power over this addiction from the devil.  Once they took a wink from the Mother of whore (devil herself), they were Doomed. Some people knew they were doomed and they can't even do anything about it. 

King Solomon warned us in Proverbs 6:25-26

"Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids. For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: And the adulteress will hunt for the precious life"

And our Lord Jesus told us in John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

John 10:10 KJV

Don't let the devil steal your soul and do not let her use someone else to destroy you. 

It is dangerous to take a wink from the devil.

When you take just one wink from the devil, addictions will set in to ruin your life. RUN TO JESUS. HE WILL DELIVER YOU. it is time to repent. Let Jesus Christ save your soul from the mother of whore. Do not postpone your salvation with Jesus (It is a ploy from the mother whore to delay and cause more unrepairable damages. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?

Prayer of Salvation: Lord Jesus, I want to begin my journey into salvation. I believe you are the savior who could deliver me from the mother of Prostitutes. Please save my soul and give me your Holy Spirit. in Jesus name. Amen.